Abstract: A user extensible, automated testing system comprises a plurality of modules, each of which is user extensible. The journal module provides the ability to record events representative of user actions taken to execute certain tasks which farm the test. The filter module provides the means to filter out data which is not determinative of the pass or fail status of a test. The save data module provides the means to save data which subsequently compared to master data to determine the pass/fail status of the test. The compare module provides the means to compare the data saved with the master data to determine differences between the data and therefore the pass/fail status of the test. The review module provides a graphical review of the differences between the master data and actual data. Each module is user extensible whereby the user may update, change or delete portions of the module functionality in order to tailor the testing system to a particular computer system or computer software application.

Abstract: In order to prevent the rotation of an electrical contact 30 within a connector assembly housing 3 the contact 30 is provided with a plurality of radial fins 37 which are located within a space between resiliently deflectable fingers 21 which are part of the contact retaining insert 20. Because the contact 30 does not rotate, the winding of a wire around the wire receiving portion 38 of the contact is facilitated.